PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
March 27, 2006
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, March 27, 2006 in Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Chairperson Barbara L. Fenby, Edward Coveney, Robert Hanson, Clyde L. Johnson and Sean N. Fay. Also present: City Engineer James Arsenault.
MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the minutes of the meeting of Monday, February 27, 2006.
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the minutes of the meeting of Monday, March 13, 2006.
Signs
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To move the sign portion of the meeting to the first thing on the agenda per the request of the Attorney.
127 and 139 Lakeside Ave
Attorney Bergeron on behalf of his clients made a brief presentation on the signs located at 127-135 Lakeside Ave. His client is in the site plan process to propose joining both of his lots to make one lot. He is asking relief from the sign ordinance to allow two freestanding signs on this lot.
There was some question from the board on these signs since they are still in the site plan process and if they should take a vote. Mr. Steve Reid, The City’s Zoning Officer, explained to the board of his concerns regarding the two freestanding signs on the same lot. He also stated that the Board should be able to vote before the site plan process was finished.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To allow the two freestanding signs be placed on the same property as long as the signs were at least 100 feet apart and the signs are the same size as presently allowed.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from Steve Reid regarding his correspondence to the Board advising of the Chapter 163 criteria for the secondary sign as long as the criteria for a second sign is meet.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Mauro Farm
Mr. Fay could not participate in any recommendation on Mauro Farm since he was a new member.
Letter from City Council
The Attorney for Capital Group, Mr. William Pezzoni, sent correspondence to the City Council which was passed on the Planning Board. This letter outlined summarized what the Capital Group intends to build if the rezoning of this parcel is approved. This letter included their commitment to build single family homes and to include a 1.5 acre for open space to be designated as a park/playground.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from Attorney William Pezzoni.
Recommendation of Rezoning of Mauro Farm
Mr. Johnson expressed to the Board that after walking the site he would like to see site remain the same and not rezone the property.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson to recommend to the City Council to keep current zoning as is was not seconded and therefore dropped from further consideration.
On a motion by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Mr. Hanson, with Mr. Johnson and Dr. Fenby Opposing:
To send a recommendation to the City Council for the parcel to be rezoned from “Business” to “Residence A-3” zone.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Dr. Fenby, with Mr. Coveney and Mr. Hanson Opposing:
To not send a recommendation to the City Council for the parcel to be rezoned from “Business” to “Residence A-3” zone.
This motion did not pass for failure to receive a majority vote.
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was duly voted:
To advise the City Council that the Planning Board could not reach a majority vote to either recommend the zoning change or maintain the current zoning.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
Boston Scientific Way
Don Meyers from Norwood Engineering did a brief presentation at the Boards regular meeting on March 13, 2006 and there were some questions to on the plan where the public way ended and where the City land began. With confirmation from Tim Collins, the City’s Assistant City Engineer, the plan should be all set for the Board to take a vote.
A review of the plan shows the following:
· That lot 3 has 55.06 Acres and 189.01 feet of frontage
· That lot 3A has 548.84 Acres and 1719.21 feet of frontage
· That lot 3B has 9,456 square feet and 145.66 feet of frontage
· That lot 3 is being subdivided into lot 3A and lot 3B.
· That lot 3A meets the requirements of the “approval under subdivision control law is not required” Chapter 81P, MGL.
· That lot 3B does not meet the frontage or lot area requirements of ANR and therefore should be noted as not a buildable lot.
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was duly voted:
To accept and endorse a plan of land believed to be Approval Not Required of Boston Scientific Corporation of One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760. Name of Engineer: Norwood Engineering Co., Inc. of 1410 Route One, Norwood, MA 02062. Deed of property is recorded in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds book 41988, page 325. Location and description of property: parcel of land on Sasseville Way; property shown on Assessors Map 42 Lot 70A.
PUBLIC HEARING
Continuance of White Oak Estates
The Public hearing was opened at 8:03 pm.
This public hearing was continued from March 13, 2006 on a motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Hanson. At this time the Board is waiting for correspondence from Mr. Don Rider.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To continue this meeting until April 24, 2006 to allow the City Solicitor additional time to review the file.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from Attorney David Gadbois and per his request to extend the subdivision. The Planning Board voted to extend the subdivision to May 22, 2006.
The Public hearing was continued at 8:10 pm
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
The City Engineer presented to the Board a subdivision status listing of all properties. This list shows the status and progress of each subdivision.
Cider Mill Estates
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To authorize the Chair to sign the certificate of performance.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussions
PRELIMNINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
SIGNS
Richard Baldelli of the DPW, writing on behalf of the “Earth Day/Clean Sweep” Committee, asked the Board for permission to hand the 2’ X 8’ banner advertising the project on the parking deck facing Granger Boulevard for a period until the project day.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To authorize the banner as requested, on the Granger Boulevard side of the Parking Deck with a reminder that the banner shall be removed once the project day has passed.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept all of the items listed under communications and/or correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Acting Clerk, Sean N. Fay
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